Chapter 0028 " What are you doing ? " Before Candice could say a word , Alex's loud voice came from behind . Candice frowned . " I just wanted her to make changes to the document . " " You want her to make changes to the document ? Alex sneered . He stared at Candice coldly . Candice immediately knew what that meant . He probably thought she was ordering Sonia around like before . Surprised , she explained , " This document is by Sonia Before she could finish , Sonia tugged at Alex's sleeve . Her eyes were still teary and her voice was hoarse , " Alex , it's not like that . I was just thinking about my father in the past couple of days and I made some mistakes . " Candice's lips moved , wanting to speak , but her words were caught in her throat . She looked at Alex and waited for him to speak instead . " Sonia is having a hard time because of her family . You can deal with this on your own , " he said coldly . He then brought Sonia into his room . Candice stood in front of Sonia's desk for a while before she left with the document . Later in the afternoon , the whole company knew about Candice trying to give Sonia a hard time and was scolded by Alex . When Candice headed to the toilet , the word escalated into Candice trying to take advantage of Sonia while the girt's father was hospitalized . The gossip made Sonia the poor Cinderella , Alex her prince charming , and Candice the wicked stepsister . It sounded so vivid as if someone was there recording the whole scene . Candice was not bothered . She went into the toilet , washed her hands , and left without saying a word . The gossipers in the toilet were left embarrassed . document When she returned to her desk , the intern from earlier came to her with a troubled look . " Candice . Mr. Nelson is asking for the d already . " The document was the one Sonia did wrong . Candice stopped packing her things and said to the intern , " I'll redo for Mr. Nelson . You can go home . " The intern thanked her and left the office . Candice was left alone in the spacious office , working late because someone could not fulfill their responsibility . Halfway through editing the document , her phone rang . The worker from the nursing home informed her that Joe was hit by a bike when he was on the way back from school and asked her to come to the hospital right away . Candice immediately packed her things . As soon as she exited the elevator , she bumped into Sonia and Alex . The girl was no longer crying , her eyes were as clear as crystal when she whispered to Alex . Candice simply glanced at them and walked away . However , Sonia was persistent . She released Alex's hand and ran in front of Candice , stopping her with a sincere and apologetic look . " Candice . I'm sorry . I couldn't control my emotions this morning and got you in trouble . I heard what the others have been saying . " +15 BONUS The girl bit her lip as if she was making a huge decision . " I will tell them what actually happened . " Candice was in a rush . She nodded . " Whatever . " She wanted to leave but Sonia held her back by holding her hand , " Candice , let's go to dinner . " " No ! " Candice was in a hurry and she lost control of her temper . Sonia was stunned but she held Candice's hand tighter . Looking like an innocent bunny while aggrieved , she could melt hearts .. " Candice , you don't like me a lot , do you ? " Candice looked at her phone impatiently . She tried to pull her hand back but maybe she put too much strength into it , Sonia lost her grip and fell on the floor . Recharge Promo : 1000 Bonus Free Title: A Fated Encounter In "A Fated Encounter" by CrushReels, a captivating modern romance unfolds. Emma Brown finds herself entangled in a complex web of family obligations when her father, Henry, pressures her to marry Tommy Anderson in place of her sister Bella to salvage their struggling business. As Emma navigates this unexpected turn of events, she discovers that Tommy is not the man rumors portray him to be. Their relationship evolves beyond mere obligation, revealing layers of depth and emotion amidst the backdrop of societal expectations and personal desires. This novel delves into themes of duty, love, and self-discovery as Emma grapples with conflicting emotions and the realization that fate may have a different plan in store for her. With nuanced character development and a unique twist on the conventional romance narrative, "A Fated Encounter" stands out as a compelling tale of love and sacrifice. Experience this engrossing story online at CrushReels and immerse yourself in a world where destiny intertwines with the complexities of the heart.